Drive Belts?

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:21 pm

Hi guys need an power steering and alternator belt for my 320i 1990.

Multiple different conti belts come up on ECP, all different prices.. which one do I want?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-drive-belt

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:09 pm

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... elts#Parts

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:43 pm

Cheers big ears.. you'd think ECP would know the engine from the reg plate

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:02 pm

Ok this is nuts, even those sizes don't tally up with what CP4L has. Found the steering belt, but nothing even close to the fan/alternator.. Fack it I'm going dealers tomorrow!

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:00 pm

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/B ... 4b7&000108

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:11 pm

Seems the Wiki had the aircon-sized belt listed for the alternator (which is odd

). Fixed now.

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:18 pm

Balls. And I just ordered a pair of belts for mine using the wiki as a guide.

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:20 pm

Nice one Brian and Grrr.

Wiki states 9.5 x 825 for the steering belt. CP4L has 10 x 825. Might be a stupid question but the 0.5mm doesn't matter does it?

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:33 pm

Close enough. It'll run slightly higher in the pulley.

Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:47 pm

As long as it works and doesn't affect performance. I'm assuming that's what everyone else with an M2O's been using.